Susan Rice and Rhonda Lee: A Common Bond
The Burton Wire's Editor-in-Chief wrote a post for The Root demonstrating the shared experiences of black women in the workplace as...
Nigeria: Finance Minister’s Mother Okonjo Released
AllAfrica.com is reporting that the mother of Nigeria's finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been released. Professor Kamene Okonjo, 83, was abducted...
Nigeria: Finance Minister's Mother Okonjo Released
AllAfrica.com is reporting that the mother of Nigeria's finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been released. Professor Kamene Okonjo, 83, was abducted...
Brazil: Legendary Architect Oscar Niemeyer Dies
Ben Tavener of the Rio Times is reporting that legendary Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer has died. Mr. Niemeyer designed many of...
U.S.: Morehouse School of Medicine Unveils Mobile Clinical Research Unit
by Christopher A. Daniel
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) unveiled its premier Mobile Clinical Research Unit on December 6.
The 30-foot long RV...
Nigeria: Lagos First African City to Get Monopoly Board Game
BBC News is reporting that the first African city edition of the famous board game Monopoly has been launched in Lagos....
Mali: Prime Minister Diarra Forced to Resign
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The Associated Press is reporting that Mali's Prime Minister Cheikh Modibo Diarra, 60, has been arrested and forced to resign. Diarra...
Mixed Chicks Wins $8M in Lawsuit Against Sally Beauty
Jet is reporting that hair care company Mixed Chicks was awarded $8 million against the Sally Beauty Supply chain in a...
Brazil: Sluggish 3rd Quarter Economic Growth Causes Concern
The New York Times' Simon Romero is reporting that Brazil's economic growth has been sluggish in the third quarter. Romero writes:
"Brazil’s...
Ghana: Defeated NPP Presidential Candidate Akufo-Addo Speaks
by Rose Afriyie
In an exclusive interview for The Burton Wire, Ghanaian journalist Rose Afriyie speaks with defeated NPP presidential candidate Nana...